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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.73, 541.14 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.73, 541.14 and 129.59 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.73 : 541.14 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.73/541.14 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.73x = 541.14 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.73x = 70,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,126.33/360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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